News @ UNB Libraries

Confused about how to find journal articles in our libraries? UNB Libraries will be holding “Finding Journal Articles” workshops on the following dates:

* Mon, Feb 8: 2:30 – 4:00pm
* Thurs, Feb 18: 3:30 – 4:50pm
* Wed, Feb 24: 2:30 – 4:00pm

From choosing which library database is right for your research paper, to understanding why “peer-reviewed” articles are so important, to getting articles delivered right to your desktop (or laptop), these sessions will help you find your path to research success.

Sign up today at: //www.lib.unb.ca/research/CoolTools.html

UNB Libraries is developing a version of its website designed specifically for web-capable cell phones, smartphones, and other mobile handheld devices. We need your help!

Students at UNB and STU are invited to participate in a brief survey of mobile device use. Tell us about how you use your mobile device at university and what library resources and services you’d find most useful on the mobile web!

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey now at:

//www.surveymonkey.com/s/BD57C7N

Thank you for your help with this important project.

UNB’s Writing Centre is offering students drop-in evening hours at the Harriet Irving Library’s Learning Commons (Room 116) on Tuesday and Thursdays from 6:00pm-10:00pm.

Further details about UNB’s Writing and Study Skills Centre are available at: //extend.unb.ca/wss/

Introductory RefWorks tutorials will be offered in Harriet Irving Library’s Learning Lab on the following dates:

* Thurs, Jan 28, 10:00am – 12:00pm
* Wed, Feb 17, 1:00 – 3:00pm

RefWorks is a tool for tracking the literature used in your research and assignments. Tutorials explain how to create and manage an account, import citations from research databases, and use the product to add references to your papers in the citation style of your choice.

Please sign up at: //www.lib.unb.ca/research/CoolTools.html

UNB Libraries along with the Departments of English and Culture & Language Studies invite students, staff and faculty to their International Film Series on Wednesday evenings.

Screenings will take place in the Milham Room (Room 100) in the Harriet Irving Library. Showtime is 6:30 PM. Admission is free.

The schedule is as follows:

January 13 – Thirst (Korea)
January 20 – The Bubble (Israel)
January 27 – The Orphanage (Spain)
February 3 – The Headless Woman (Argentina)

Discover the resources and services your libraries offer including course reserves, borrowing books, tips for navigating the libraries website, cool resources NOT available through Google, and document delivery.

Sessions are available on:

* Wed, Jan 13, 12:30 – 1:50pm
* Thurs, Jan 14, 11:30am – 12:50pm
* Mon, Jan 18, 12:30 – 1:50pm

Sign up today at: //www.lib.unb.ca/research/CoolTools.html